Stage Raw: Gertrude, Alice, and David Mamet

Sapphic feminists Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas (pictured on left) are here seen taking a break from rehearsing their scene from a work by that famously feminist playwright, David Mamet. They'll be presenting a short scene from a pivotal moment of real estate negotiation in Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, at the 32nd Annual L.A. Weekly Middle-School Theater Awards Sleepover, Monday evening April 4 at the El Rey. We encouraged them to do a scene from Oleanna, but they'd have

nothing to do with it. Gertrude and Alice have now learned their lines,

which remain largely incomprehensible, though their drama coach, Craig Anton, said they were coming along just fine. Enunciation and timing

appear to be the issues of the week. Can they get it together by April

4???!!! Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. Nominees RSVP to (310) 574-7208 (if you haven't already). Guests and the public can purchase tickets ($20) here, or pay at the door. The award show/sleepover is being co-produced by Amit Itelman and the Steve Allen Theater, and features the band, Ash Panda. Bring your P.J's or any sleepwear you choosing -- and a note from your parents. Photo by Amit Itelman

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